2024: The year of elections and how they will shape global politics

Amidst a year of pivotal elections affecting nearly half the global population, nations from Taiwan to the U.S. face votes against a backdrop of economic woes and geopolitical strife. Rising living costs, climate change concerns, surging far-right support, and defence issues dominate campaigns. Additionally, debates on democracy's resilience and fiscal prudence highlight the election season, with many countries grappling with autocratic tendencies and economic challenges.

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By Mark John, Sumanta Sen and Anand Katakam

Elections are taking place this year in countries home to almost half of the world's population, from Taiwan's general election in January to the U.S. presidential race in November.

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